Orthodontic Brushing & Flossing

• Rinse your mouth with plain water, and brush after each meal.
• Brush with a toothbrush and little toothpaste.
• Circle round the gum line with a vibrating motion for approximately 10 seconds for each tooth.
• Take your time to brush each tooth.
• Brush the top teeth down and the bottom teeth up. Do not forget to brush the palate and your tongue.
• Follow each night's brushing with flossing in order to eliminate any plaque missed during brushing.
• Slowly pull waxed floss between braces and wire.
• Diligently floss around the braces.
• Meticulously floss around the gums.
• Floss around every tooth.
• Check for results that can either return a good oral hygiene, or indicate bad flossing and brushing.